Pacific FC kicked off preparations for the 2023 Canadian Premier League season with several pre-season training sessions held at the PISE (Pacific Institute for Sport Education) in Saanich.

The practices on Wednesday (Feb. 22) and Friday (Feb. 24) allowed coaches to get a first look at some of the new signings, and also assess some trialists, including U Sports draft picks and members from the clubB次元官网网址檚 Vancouver Island Wave program.

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Striker Easton Ongaro said heB次元官网网址檚 eyeing a championship with his new team. Ongaro scored 25 goals in 55 games with FC Edmonton over a 3-year span.

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Also taking to the field was Manny Aparicio who recently re-signed with the team on a club option for the 2023 season. The dynamic midfielder was nominated for the Canadian Premier LeagueB次元官网网址檚 player of the year.

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